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Kristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas and the winner of the eighth season of the reality television series American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album entitled Brand New Shoes.

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Japan's Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada, left, and Haiti's Prime Minister Jean Max Bellerive speaks during a press conference in front of the damaged national palace building in Port-au-Prince, Saturday, March. 20, 2010. A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Haiti last Jan. 12. Haiti
American Idol judge Randy Jackson arrives on the red carpet at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVI Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. American Idol
MIAMI - FEBRUARY 18: Allison Iraheta arrives at Univisions 2010 Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina Awards at The American Airlines Arena on February 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida. Allison Iraheta
TOKYO - MARCH 15: Adam Lambert (C) poses for pictures with his fans dressing up like Lambert during an event promoting his latest album 'For Your Entertainmanet' at Club Eleven on March 15, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. Adam Lambert
Fergie performs at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. Idol Gives Back
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: United Nations Under-Secretary-General Kiyo Akasaka attends the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign press conference at United Nations on October 8, 2009 in New York City. United Nations Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Musician Keith Urban (L) and actress Nichole Kidman arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Keith Urban
NEW YORK - MARCH 01: UN Foundation's Girl Campaign Director Kimberly Perry, entrepreneur, socialite Ivanka Trump and Executive Director of the UN Foundatiopn's Woman and Population Program Tamara Kreinin attend the 2010 Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection launch at Trump Park Avenue on March 1, 2010 in New York City. UN Foundation
Kelly Clarkson, left, and Melissa Etheridge perform during the VH1 Divas concert on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in New York. Kelly Clarkson
HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: TV personality Ryan Seacrest arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Ryan Seacrest
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Singers Queen Latifah and Carrie Underwood smile after speaking to members of the media during the Pregame Show and National Anthem Press Conference held at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 4, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Carrie Underwood
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 07: *EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, PREMIUM RATES APPLY* TV personality Simon Cowell, Mezhgan Hussainy and Richard Desmond attend the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party at Pacific Design Center on March 7, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. Simon Cowell
Antii-government demonstrators gather at an intersection in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday March 20, 2010. Protesters riding thousands of motorcycles and crammed into trucks and cars rolled through the streets of the Thai capital Saturday in a miles-long (kilometers-long) caravan to rally residents to their "class war" against the government. Metropolitan Police commander Vichai Sangparpai estimated the size of the demonstration at 100,000 people. Thailand
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Kim Sears, girlfriend of Andy Murray of Great Britain and Simon Fuller make their way to their seats prior to his men's singles second round match against Ernests Gulbis of Latvia on Day Four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 25, 2009 in London, England. Simon Fuller
New York, NY - On Friday, February 12, 19 Entertainment's new online talent 'IF I CAN DREAM' met up with 19's Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta at the 'Idols Rock My Town Concert' at Highline Ballroom. 'IF I CAN DREAM' talent Ben, Giglianne, Justin, Kara, Amanda were in NYC on a media stop during their world tour. Photo L to R: Ben Elliott, Giglianne Braga, Allison Iraheta, Justin Gaston, Kris Allen, Kara Killmer, Adam Lambert, Amanda Phillips. Highline Ballroom
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 17: (BOOK Contestants Michael Lynche (L), Katie Stevens and Didi Benami (R) onstage at the American Idol Season 9 Top 12 Elimination Show on March 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Didi Benami
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Singer John Legend (R) and model Christine Teigen with Ciroc during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. John Legend
Two fishermen prepare a boat before work in Port-au-Prince, Saturday, March 20, 2010. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Jan. 12, killing and injuring thousands and leaving more than a million people living in makeshift camps. Port-au-Prince

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Singer Kris Allen, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, Jordan McGraw and program director Brian Gellerstein with students attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Singer Kris Allen, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, Jordan McGraw and program director Brian Gellerstein with students attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen (C), Dr. Phil McGraw and Andy Davis attend the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen (C), Dr. Phil McGraw and Andy Davis attend the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, singer Kris Allen and Andy Davis attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, singer Kris Allen and Andy Davis attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw and singer Kris Allen attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw and singer Kris Allen attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw and singer Kris Allen attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Jordan McGraw, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw and singer Kris Allen attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw attends the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw (R) and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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"It's the first time where I think you connected with a song 100 percent. Well done"


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"Little to distinguish this 23-year-old from Arkansas except his looks."


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"But you're starting to see the beginning of the end."


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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Singer Kris Allen, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, Jordan McGraw and program director Brian Gellerstein with students attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Singer Kris Allen, Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw, Jordan McGraw and program director Brian Gellerstein with students attend the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view outside of the Dr Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Kris Allen attends the Dr. Phil & Kris Allen 'Little Kids Rock Across America' event at the Central Los Angeles High School for Visual & Performing Arts on February 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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